Used oil on South African farms can pollute the environment
Commercial farming relies heavily on technology and mechanisation – which in turn relies on the use of motor lubricant oils. It is estimated that South Africa generates an average of 120 million litres of used lubricant oil in a year with about 10 million litres of this being generated by the Agricultural sector.
Pollen alert: highly allergenic Ragweed invades South Africa
Ragweed pollen – a highly allergenic weed native to North America – was detected in South African pollen spore traps for the very first time. Eradicating this invasive weed is critical as its fine pollen is highly allergenic and it also poses a threat to crop health
De-risking agriculture, the agronomists speak: Roundtable at Omnia House (1)
“This week is a better week to meet than last week”. Rain had fallen in several parts of the country, and it was a worthy reminder of how dependent South Africa’s agricultural value chain is on water.
SAB/Ab Inbev Africa Urban Agriculture programme finalists: part 1
A programme like the SAB/Ab Inbev Africa Urban Agriculture programme which aims to help create jobs through youth owned farms is to be welcomed.
Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement
Minister of Finance Tito Mboweni opened the budget with an explanation of farming and the importance of soil preparation for a good harvest. Soil preparation is very important and can certainly contribute to reaping good yields.
The Mark Fish Foundation to host farm workers’ soccer league finals
The Mark Fish Foundation will be hosting the Game of Stars farm workers’ soccer league on 19 October 2019 at The Ranch Resort in Polokwane.
Guide for community-run nurseries: Restoration work is helping to create work in rural areas
Operating a nursery is labour intensive which supports livelihoods, but to run a nursery that stocks indigenous plants that can be used to restore the veld also requires specialised knowledge.
Food industry health risks and how to avoid them
Every organisation operating in the food industry faces a great amount of responsibility. If errors occur within the manufacturing processes, food cultivation or production, the negative effects can be far reaching and devastating.
On the Expert Advisory Panel on Land Reform and Agriculture
Over the past week, readers will have seen the reports and articles about the findings of the Expert Advisory Panel on Land Reform and Agriculture. Four of the more useful ones (which includes the press statement below) we found were […]
Old Mutual’s Masisizane Fund celebrates 12 years of building SMME’s and empowering South Africans
Old Mutual’s Masisizane Fund established in 2007, celebrated its 12th Anniversary on 23 July 2019 by proudly showcasing the achievements of the small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) they are currently partnering with for success.